The Knowledge

In this captivating installment of Martha Grimes's Richard Jury Mysteries, London cab driver Robbie Parsons finds himself unwittingly entangled in a crime when a gun-wielding passenger forces him to drive. Detective Superintendent Richard Jury becomes personally invested in the case after meeting one of the victims, a Columbia professor with a penchant for gambling. With the help of his eccentric group of friends, Jury navigates a web of intrigue involving Tanzanian gem mines, a hidden casino in Reno, and a secretive pub known only to London's knowledgeable cab drivers. Grimes combines humor, clever plotting, and unforgettable characters in this engaging mystery.